"THE LAST MEETING OF THE SEASON"
"By THE SPORTS EDITOR"
"It is a special day at the Cardiff Arms Park, for this afternoon Cardiff meet Newport for the fourth and last time this season. So far, one match has been drawn and the other two won by Cardiff. Thus it can be expected that Newport will make a big effort to-day to gain victory. They lost narrowly at the Arms Park earlier in the season."
"After the recent hold up through the weather, enthusiasts will welcome the return of Rugby to the Arms' Park. Followers miss their regular Saturday afternoon's enjoyment, and while the postponement of fixtures has caused chaos among several clubs, it is hoped that the weather will prove kindly and co-operative."
"Despite the calls of the International match, Cardiff will field a strong side, and the fact that young Garfield Owen is on a fitness "trial" for his first cap is an added attraction in the Newport side. We are glad to welcome back Malcolm Thomas as the Newport captain following his long absence through injury!"
"Cardiff followers will regret the enforced absence of the popular Club captain Sid Judd, who has been advised on medical grounds not to play for the rest of the season. We commisserate with him, in his loss of a trip to South Africa with the British Team and his place in the Welsh XV. He asked not to be considered for either. However, all will wish him a speedy recovery, and take pleasure in knowing that he will be able to play his part as an administrator in Committee and as a non-playing captain."
"Newport have five internationals in their ranks, M. Thomas, K. Jones, R. Burnett, B. Meredith and L. Jenkins, and it represents one of the strongest sides they have fielded this season. In to-day's match, Jenkins takes over the pack leadership to allow Doug. Ackerman to concentrate on his blind-side duties. Jenkins has done well this season, leading Leicestershire in the County Championship."
"In the absence of Sid Judd, the Cardiff pack will be led by the Athletic captain, Peter Goodfellow. He is a player of considerable experience and has done a good job of work this season with the "Rags". While he is on duty with the 1st XV, Gwyn Rowlands has been invited to act as captain of the Athletic."
"Followers will congratulate Haydn Morris and Gareth Griffiths upon their return to the Welsh team to play Ireland next Saturday. Both are playing well now and we wish them every success, together with Rex Willis and Cliff Morgan. Among the reserves are Bleddyn Williams and John Nelson."
"There is good news of Stan Bowes the "veteran" prop forward who has made a good recovery from, his leg injury. He has had the plaster cast removed and intends to start training shortly. His enthusiasm for the Game never grows less! We welcome too the return of Committee man, Mr. Harry Rees."
"The Referee for to-day's match is Mr. D. C. Joynson, of Rogerstone, who is a member of the W.R.U. International panel."
"The last minute announcement that Cliff Morgan is available will be warmly welcomed by Cardiff followers."
"He is in South Wales and expressed a desire to play, and as Morris and Griffiths are standing down in readiness for next Saturday's international match he has been brought into the Cardiff team."
"Ken Richards does not forfeit his place but moves into the centre berth which is a position he knows well."